Day 2, Saturday Oct. 17: Creating
More piecing, applique, technique building and batting
Sew the Kente Cradle Baby Quilt with Maggie Naawu
In this lesson, we will sew the Sugarstone Quilts’ Kente Cradle baby quilt together, from fabric selection to binding, all using a domestic sewing machine.
You’ll learn beginner-friendly skills and tips on how to work with Ankara prints.
You'll also construct one of my favorite blocks, the mended broken pot block, inspired by kente cloth.
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Starshine Baby Quilt Pattern
Our Free Starshine Baby Quilt Pattern - Perfect for Beginners!
Starshine Baby Quilt Pattern
Maggie Naawu is the designer and quilter behind Sugarstone Quilts.
Originally from Ghana, Maggie began quilting in 2020 as a way to showcase her cultural heritage.
She expertly blends vibrant African fabrics with modern quilting styles to create quilts that tell personal and cultural stories. Her mission is to honor both African and contemporary fabric arts through Sugarstone Quilts, a business that showcases quilt patterns filled with cultural richness and creativity. Each pattern is designed to teach quilting techniques while celebrating the beauty of modern African-inspired art.
Maggie has found a supportive community among fellow quilters and is committed to encouraging others to tell their unique stories through their art.
Her goal with Sugarstone Quilts is to inspire, guide, and motivate others to embrace storytelling with fabric and thread.

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